Part I. General Provisions
18VAC140-20-10. Definitions.
A. The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the meanings ascribed to them in § 54.1-3700 of the Code of Virginia:
Baccalaureate social worker
Board
Casework
Casework management and supportive services
Clinical social worker
Master's social worker
Practice of social work
Social worker
B. The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Accredited school of social work" means a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
"Active practice" means post-licensure practice at the level of licensure for which an applicant is seeking licensure in Virginia and shall include at least 360 hours of practice in a 12-month period.
"Ancillary services" means activities such as case management, recordkeeping, referral, and coordination of services.
"Clinical course of study" means graduate course work that includes specialized advanced courses in human behavior and the social environment, social justice and policy, psychopathology, and diversity issues; research; clinical practice with individuals, families, and groups; and a clinical practicum that focuses on diagnostic, prevention, and treatment services.
"Clinical social work services" include the application of social work principles and methods in performing assessments and diagnoses based on a recognized manual of mental and emotional disorders or recognized system of problem definition, preventive and early intervention services, and treatment services, including psychosocial interventions, psychotherapy, and counseling for mental disorders, substance abuse, marriage and family dysfunction, and problems caused by social and psychological stress or health impairment.
"Conversion therapy" means any practice or treatment as defined in § 54.1-2409.5 A of the Code of Virginia.
"Exempt practice" is that which meets the conditions of exemption from the requirements of licensure as defined in § 54.1-3701 of the Code of Virginia.
"Face-to-face " means the physical presence of the individuals involved in the supervisory relationship during either individual or group supervision or in the delivery of clinical social work services by a supervisee and may include the use of technology that provides real-time, interactive contact among the individuals involved.
"LBSW" means a licensed baccalaureate social worker.
"LMSW" means a licensed master's social worker.
"Nonexempt practice" means that which does not meet the conditions of exemption from the requirements of licensure as defined in § 54.1-3701 of the Code of Virginia.
"Supervisee" means an individual who has submitted a supervisory contract and has received board approval to provide clinical services in social work under supervision.
"Supervision" means a professional relationship between a supervisor and supervisee in which the supervisor directs, monitors and evaluates the supervisee's social work practice while promoting development of the supervisee's knowledge, skills and abilities to provide social work services in an ethical and competent manner.
“Supervisory contract” means an agreement that outlines the expectations and responsibilities of the supervisor and supervisee in accordance with regulations of the board.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR620-01-2 § 1.1, eff. July 6, 1989; amended, Virginia Register Volume 6, Issue 26, eff. October 24, 1990; Volume 9, Issue 5, eff. December 30, 1992; Volume 12, Issue 3, eff. November 29, 1995; Volume 15, Issue 5, eff. December 23, 1998; Volume 25, Issue 4, eff. November 26, 2008; Volume 26, Issue 6, eff. January 7, 2010; Volume 29, Issue 22, eff. July 31, 2013; Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. September 26, 2013; Volume 29, Issue 26, eff. September 25, 2013; Volume 34, Issue 10, eff. February 7, 2018; Volume 35, Issue 22, eff. August 8, 2019; Volume 37, Issue 12, eff. March 18, 2021; Volume 37, Issue 13, eff. March 16, 2021.
18VAC140-20-20. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from VR620-01-2 § 1.2, eff. July 6, 1989; amended, Virginia Register Volume 6, Issue 26, eff. October 24, 1990; Volume 9, Issue 5, eff. December 30, 1992; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 12, Issue 3, eff. November 29, 1995.
18VAC140-20-30. Fees.
A. The board has established fees for the following:
| 1. Registration of supervision | $50 |
| 2. Addition to or change in registration of supervision | $25 |
| 3. Application processing | |
| a. Licensed clinical social worker | $165 |
| b. LBSW c. LMSW | $100 $115 |
| 4. Annual license renewal |
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| a. Registered social worker | $25 |
| b. Associate social worker | $25 |
| c. LBSW d. LMSW | $55 $65 |
| e. Licensed clinical social worker | $90 |
| 5. Penalty for late renewal | |
| a. Registered social worker | $10 |
| b. Associate social worker | $10 |
| c. LBSW d. LMSW | $20 $20 |
| e. Licensed clinical social worker | $30 |
| 6. Verification of license to another jurisdiction | $25 |
| 7. Additional or replacement licenses | $15 |
| 8. Additional or replacement wall certificates | $25 |
| 9. Handling fee for returned check or dishonored credit or debit card | $50 |
| 10. Reinstatement following disciplinary action | $500 |
B. Fees shall be paid by check or money order made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia and forwarded to the board. All fees are nonrefundable.
C. Examination fees shall be paid directly to the examination service according to its requirements.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR620-01-2 § 1.3, eff. July 6, 1989; amended, Virginia Register Volume 6, Issue 26, eff. October 24, 1990; Volume 9, Issue 5, eff. December 30, 1992; Volume 12, Issue 3, eff. November 29, 1995; Volume 13, Issue 10, eff. March 5, 1997; Volume 15, Issue 5, eff. December 23, 1998; Volume 19, Issue 14, eff. April 23, 2003; Volume 22, Issue 9, eff. February 8, 2006; Volume 32, Issue 7, eff. December 30, 2015; Volume 35, Issue 22, eff. August 8, 2019; Volume 36, Issue 9, eff. February 6, 2020; Volume 36, Issue 11, eff. March 5, 2020.
18VAC140-20-35. Sex offender treatment provider certification.
Anyone licensed by the board who is seeking certification as a sex offender treatment provider shall obtain certification under the Board of Psychology and adhere to the board's Regulations Governing the Certification of Sex Offender Treatment Providers, 18VAC125-30-10 et seq.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-2400 and Chapter 37 (§ 54.1-3700 et seq.) of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 15, Issue 5, eff. December 23, 1998.
18VAC140-20-37. Licensure; general.
LBSWs and LMSWs may practice in exempt practice settings under appropriate supervision. In accordance with § 54.1-3700 of the Code of Virginia, an LBSW shall engage in the practice of social work under the supervision of a master's social worker. Only licensed clinical social workers may practice at the autonomous level.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-2400 and Chapter 37 (§ 54.1-3700 et seq.) of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 15, Issue 5, eff. December 23, 1998; amended Virginia Register Volume 35, Issue 22, eff. August 8, 2019.